Discussions from Wedding reception

For those of you that have/ are planning on postponing but did have a small ceremony on/around your date....Are/did you postpone your showers & bachelorette? Will you be having a rehearsal dinner...

Hey, I was thinking about ordering some neon signs for behind the head table. Has anyone ordered one and have recommendations? What size did you order? Thanks!

What is a typical cost for catering? We have gotten one quote, first at $9000 and the second near $7000. The second one doesn’t include alcohol. They’re budgeting for 100 people...

Hey everyone! I was wondering opinions on cocktail receptions vs formal dinners. Since my partner and I are currently saving for a house and paying for the wedding on our own we are trying to keep a...

Hi! So my question is how would you write out guests names for a seating chart? J DoeJohn.DFamily of Doe. It's 10 ppl per table and feel like when I add the full names it really makes the seating...

Hi everyone! So here's the story, my husband to be's mother passed away a couple of years ago and he's wanting to do a dance with his niece in honor of his mom. But HELP, we can't find a song we think...

Hello! My venue provides 2 desserts but my fiancé loves cake and still wants a cake or cupcakes, since we have 2 other desserts should we still get enough for 1-2 servings per person or should I...

I need some opinions. Say my ceremony is at 3:30 or 4pm but I only want it for 30 mins. Then I would like to go to the park to take photos. What should I do with my guests? I don’t have appetizers for...

Hi all! So my fiancé and I have postponed our wedding to April 2022 now and although we don’t plan on changing any aspect of our wedding since it was already planned for this year, I’m having doubts...

We are having a really low-key reception. We really just want it to feel like a big party for our tiny wedding of 30 people. Our wedding was postponed until next year, so hopefully we won't have to...

Anyone planning or looking to organize a backyard wedding? As of now, the wedding is tentatively set for July 2022 depending on what the situation is with Covid. I want family and friends from other...

Hey everyone! I am planning to hire a band to play at my wedding in September, but I am stuck between what kind of band to get. I just wanted to see what others opinions were on this! So I originally...

I'm looking for centerpieces ideas that dont break the bank!

Hello everyone! I have been searching for ideas for our wedding in October 2023 and I have noticed that some are licensed by local health boards. Was this a factor in your decision making? Also, do...

We're having an evening wedding where guests will have to leave the estate late at night. There's a .25 kilometre driveway onto the estate that people will have to walk down after midnight to reach...

Hello everyone!! I hope everyone and their loved ones are staying safe and healthy through all these frustrating times! My husband and I already got married on our own in September, but we're hoping...

I just found out that my outdoor venue does not allow real flame candles *tear. This sort of messes up my vision of having lots of candles in glass votives down the center of each table. I am not sure...

Hey everyone! Music was something really important to my fiancé and I, we want to have amazing music keeping everyone dancing! What are some of your must have wedding songs?! I think a great one for...

Hello all! I'm looking for table wine suggestions - brands, price points, anything really! Thanks in advance

Hello All, I am trying to get some insight on what it would cost for a wedding cake. Our wedding is very small, 17 people (immediate family only) including bride and groom. Ideally we would like a 2...

I am having a hard time finding a wholesaler that has decent charger plates for a good price. I've been quoted to rent some at $3 per plate but wanted to explore other options. Anyone have...

Hello everyone, I have a question I'm hoping someone can help me with.. I'll take any advice. We are planning our wedding for this summer and we were hoping to rent a bus to take our guests (about 50...

Hey guys, just wondering anyone get married at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto during Covid?

Hi everyone, we were just informed by our venue that no dancing is allowed - has anyone run into this issue? How have you been changing your receptions if so? We are contemplating moving the date but...

Hey friends! We’re in the midst of planning our wedding. We plan to hire a DJ and then separately hire a friend to MC. I was wondering if anyone has “hired” a friend for a position like this— with...